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The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), Indianapolis, developed a new, intense, five-day advanced networking and integration boot camp.

Melville, N.Y.-based Honeywell expanded Honeywell Total Connect Remote Service capabilities to its Tuxedo Touch controller.

Comcast, a global media and technology company, announced the launch of Xfinity Home Control, a new product under the Xfinity Home umbrella of services.

In most cases, a sudden influx of players and increased competition would be detrimental for an industry. However, the U.S. intruder alarm market is embracing the plethora of new competitors entering the business because these recent market entrants are partnering with established security suppliers to offer complete home security product offerings and increasing market awareness.

The times, they are a changing. Gone are the days of simple security when sounding a horn warned people inside of possible intrusion by unwanted burglars, or unsafe environmental conditions and notification went out to a central station. This has been upgraded with advanced technology, integration and mobile apps.

Leviton Security & Automation (formerly HAI by Leviton), Melville, N.Y., announced the reduction in pricing of its one-time purchase mobile applications (apps) — the Snap-Link Mobile remote access product family — by more than 50 percent.

Automated Control Technology Partners Inc. (ACTP) announced the launch of its new home automation brand, TiO (Turn it On).

“Bold” is Control4’s description for its new update to the Control4® Operating System along with enhancements to its popular HC-800 and HC-250 Controllers.

After a nearly year-long pilot program, AT&T Digital LifeSM is available for the first time in 15 markets.